Addison Russell's three-run homer lifts Cubs in NL Central clincher
by By Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune
Sep 27, 2017
3 minutes
ST. LOUIS - After showing symptoms of a World Series hangover and battling a first-half malaise, the Cubs can declare themselves fully recovered.
Thanks to six innings of two-hit ball from 38-year-old John Lackey and Addison Russell's three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, the Cubs capped a remarkable second-half turnaround Wednesday night when they beat the rival Cardinals 5-1 to win their second straight National League Central title.
The Cubs (89-69) have four
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